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Everything I learned from making a business that books don't teach
r/SideProject
5/31/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discord | https://discord.com | Communication Platform | Used for user engagement and community building |
| Notion | https://www.notion.so | Productivity Tool | Used for idea capture and organization |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty generating new ideas for product improvement
- Struggling to understand underlying user needs
- Challenges in effective marketing and customer acquisition
- Difficulty communicating product updates to users
Problems to Solve:
- Need for better idea generation and capture methods
- Need to understand and meet user needs more effectively
- Need for better marketing strategies and customer acquisition methods
- Need to communicate product updates and improvements to users
Potential Solutions:
- Using walking and thinking aloud to generate ideas
- Analyzing competitors to understand underlying user needs
- Building community through Discord and visible support channels
- Implementing changelogs and roadmaps to communicate updates
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Continuous iteration and improvement based on user feedback
- Regular product updates and improvements
- Building and engaging with user community
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Providing value through content marketing in niche communities
- Daily marketing efforts
- Creating natural curiosity about the product
Monetization & Product:
- Focusing on solving underlying user needs
- Implementing changelogs and roadmaps to show product progress
User Engagement:
- Building and maintaining active Discord community
- Regular user feedback sessions and observations